| Name | Term description |
|---|---|
| NameRoad contractor |
Term description One who oversees the building of roads |
| NameRoadmaker |
Term description One who works on laying and maintaining the surfaces of roads |
| NameRoom-setter |
Term description One who rents out rooms |
| NameRope maker |
Term description One who makes ropes |
| NameRoss herald |
Term description 1. Royal messenger, later member of Lyon Court. 2. Official of Lyon Court |
| NameRothesay herald |
Term description Royal messenger, later member of Lyon Court |
| NameRoyal Carpenter for Scotland |
Term description One who works with wood |
| NameRtd |
Term description Retired |
| NameRunning stationer |
Term description One who deals in paper, ink, etc. |
| NameReg. |
Term description Registered |
| NameREPS/REPTS/REPRES/REPRESS/REPRS |
Term description Representatives |
| NameRanking of creditors |
Term description A system of deciding impartially which creditors should have prior claim on a debtor's estate; this was why it was so important to a wife to have an antenuptial marriage contract making provision for her and her children because this entitled them to be 'ranked' among any creditors on her husband's estate if he fell into debt. |
| NameRelict |
Term description A widow |
| NameResignation |
Term description This occurred when a vassal gave up his estate to the superior, either permanently or 'in favorem', i.e. where the intention was that the superior should make a new grant in favour of another, usually a purchaser from the person resigning the land. |
| NameRests |
Term description Arrears |
| NameRetours |
Term description See Services of Heirs. |
| NameRunrig |
Term description Strips of land allocated to tenants. |
| NameRood |
Term description A unit of square measure equal to 40 falls. For more information, see our guide to <a href="/guides/weights-and-measures">weights and measures</a>. |
| NameRickets |
Term description Vitamin D deficiency causing soft, malleable bones. |
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